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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.09% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘New 10 Year Government Stock, 2030’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.19% GS 2060’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘New 10 Year Government Stock, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 18,000 crore  through yield based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.19 per cent Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on July 31, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on July 31, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on July 31, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 03, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Special Service and Features
CTCRI to celebrate 60th Foundation Day
The 60th Foundation Day celebrations of the ICAR- Central Tuber Crop Research Centre , Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram under the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will be held on July 22, 2023 at 11 AM at CTCRI. Director General of ICAR and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research & Education  Dr. Himanshu Pathak will inaugurate the event. He will also release Sree Kaveri, a CMD resistant cassava variety and Sree Hira and
Sree Telia, two high yielding taro varieties. The event will include opening of a high tech fully climate controlled plant growth facility, a 20 seater Diamond Jubilee Hall and handing over of MoUs for contract research/technology transfer. Tuber crop farmers will also be felicitated at the event. An exhibition organized by ICAR/State Institutions and institutional exposure visit to tuber crop farmers has also been arranged. State Agriculture Department Director, Smt. K.S. Anju and ICAR-CTCRI Director Dr. G. Byju will also attend the event.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Deep Ocean Mission will be implemented by Ministry of Earth Sciences at a total budget of Rs. 4077 Crore for 5 years
All the components of the Deep Ocean Mission will commence in 2021
A manned submersible to be developed carrying 3 people to a depth of 6000 metres in the Ocean for exploration of deep-sea mineral resources and marine biodiversity
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the Government has approved Deep Ocean Mission  to be implemented by Ministry of Earth Sciences at a total budget of Rs. 4077 Cr for 5 years.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, The Minister said, the Deep Ocean Mission is a multi-ministerial, multi-disciplinary programme with emphasis on development of deep-sea technology that includes development of manned Submersible rated for 6000 metre water depth along with technologies for deep sea mining, exploration of deep-sea mineral resources and marine biodiversity, acquisition of a research vessel for ocean exploration, deep sea observations, and capacity building in Marine Biology.
It is planned to develop a manned submersible to carry 3 people to a depth of 6000 metres in the ocean with suit of scientific sensors and tools. All the components of the mission will commence in 2021.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railway employee conferred with prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel “Marom” in Santhali language
(Shri Shyam Sundar Besra, Chief Inspector of Ticket working in Asansol Division of Eastern Railway has been conferred the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award. He has been awarded for his novel “Marom” in Santhali language which is primarily based upon natural, social, economic and political conditions of Santhal Pargana. The novel highlights the situation emerged after the two main industrial development of the Santhal area after Independence i.e Masanjore Dam at Dumka and Railway locomotive workshop at Chittaranjan.
Two of his creative literature ‘Dullar khatir’ & ‘Damin Riya  Kahani Ko’ are part of syllabus for Post Graduation in Sidhu Kanhu University. Shri Besra writes in name of G. B. RAREK in Santhali language and in name of Santhal praganvi in Hindi language. Shri Shyam Besra has completed his MA  & MA in Santhali in 1987. He has been conferred many awards at the state level & also Dr Ambedkar Fellowship by Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy in the year 1992.
Shri Shyam Sundar Besra was felicitated for the rare honour by DRM Asansol. Indian Railways has congratulated Shri Besra & wish him lots of success in future endeavours.
Ministry of Defence
DELIVERY OF FIRST ACTCM BARGE, LSAM 15  AT NAD, MUMBAI
Contract for construction of 11 x Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile  Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME, in consonance with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. First Barge of the series LSAM 15  has been delivered to Indian Navy on 09 Jun 23. The Barge has been built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping  with a service life of 30 years. With all major/auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, the Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Ministry of Defence.
Induction of ACTCM Barges will provide impetus to Operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
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Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimates for strengthening of Transmission and Distribution in Arunachal Pradash and Sikkim
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in a major step towards economic development of the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim through strengthening of Intra - State Transmission and Distribution systems has approved the Revised Cost Estimate  of Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission & Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim at an estimated cost of Rs. 9129.32 crore.
The scheme is being implemented through POWERGRID, a Public Sector Undertaking  under Ministry of Power in association with Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and is targeted to be commissioned in phased manner by December 2021 for awarded scope of works and 36 months from RCE approval for un-awarded packages. After commissioning, the created transmission and distribution system will be owned and maintained by the respective State Utilities.
The main objective of the scheme is Government commitment for the total economic development of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim and to strengthen the Intra-State Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure in the states by providing grid connectivity to remote distant locations.
Implementation of this scheme will create a reliable power grid and improve States' connectivity to the upcoming load centers, and thus extend the benefits of the grid connected power to the villages and towns including the remote and border areas and all categories of consumers of beneficiaries in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
The scheme shall also increase the per capita power consumption of these States, and shall contribute to the total economic development.
Implementing agencies are hiring a considerable number of local manpower during their construction works, generating a lot of employment for skilled and unskilled local manpower.
Further after Completion, since the assets are new establishments, additional local manpower will be required for Operation & Maintenance as per standard norms, generating considerable additional local employment opportunities for States.
Background:
The scheme was initially approved in December, 2014 as a Central Sector Plan Scheme of Ministry of Power and the entire cost of the scheme will be borne by the Government of India through the Plan Scheme of Ministry of Power.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC adopts Jagatpur village in Delhi for Swachhata Abhiyaan
(Khadi and Village Industries Commission leading a sanitation drive in Delhi
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has adopted Jagatpur village in Delhi for its Swachhata Abhiyaan. The sanitation drive by KVIC began with a plantation drive and ended with cleanliness drive along the bank of the Yamuna river.
Speaking to the villagers, KVIC Chairman, Vinai Kumar Saxena said that he was enthused with their response. He said that with such enthusiastic participation of the public, Jagatpur is destined to be one of the most beautiful villages in Delhi and NCR.
KVIC is also installing 20 park benches on the bank on Yamuna river. Under KVIC’s Swachhata Mission, the next cleanliness drive will bein Mumbai's Juhu Beach.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
MOU entered between NIPER Guwahati and Hindustan Antibiotics LTD for large scale industrial grade manufacturing and commercialization of of 3D antimicrobial face-shields to control spread of Covid-19
NIPER -G also develops 3D Printed 3-layered antimicrobial Mask and hands free objects
NIPER Files patent for its 3D products developed & designed with view to contain covid-19
National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research -Guwahati, a premier Institute of National Importance under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India is committed to providing a useful contribution cum solution in terms of developing Personal Protective Equipment’s  to avoid the fatal spread of COVID-19 transmission .
Director Dr U S N. Murty informed that he signed MoU with the Hindustan Antibiotic Limited , Pimpri, Pune for large scale industrial-grade manufacturing and commercialization of their 3D printed antimicrobial face-shields.
NIPER-Guwahati has also filed both an Indian design patent and provisional patent at Indian Patent Office, New Delhi on their 3D printed antimicrobial face-shields.
NIPER-G has designed, developed & validated 3D-printed antimicrobial face-shield to control the spread of novel coronavirus, after careful analyses of several resources for risk measurement and on how viruses spread through bare hands and other body cavities like oral, ophthalmic & olfactory, etc. . Some of the salient features of their developed 3D printed antimicrobial face-shields include, highly occlusive, transparent, easy-to-design, low cost, easy to wear, antimicrobial in nature, excellent chemical stability, non-fragile and easy to clean with the existing sanitizers or any alcoholic disinfectant.
In addition to this, NIPER-G designed & developed a 3D-printed multi-layer antimicrobial face mask to control the spread of novel coronavirus. The first layer of this mask will be anti-bacterial casing, the second layer will be the sanitizing layer and reducing exposure of airborne particulates. finally, the third layer will be the medicinal layer to prevent extra microbial attacks, etc.
Finally, NIPER-G has also developed & validated a 3D-printed hands-free multi-tasking object for opening or closing of the doors, windows, drawers , refrigerator handle, elevator buttons, laptop/desktop keyboards, including turning on/off switch buttons. This product is very handy, user-friendly, non-fragile, and easy to clean with the existing sanitizers or any alcoholic disinfectant.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, New and Renewable Energy, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba addresses the FICCI Interaction
Launches the brochure of 2nd Edition of the Summit on “Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India  2021"
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals & fertilizers and New & Renewable Energy today addressed the FICCI Interaction and Launch of GCPMH 2021, in Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi. He discussed various key issues regarding Feed Stock Availability, Judicious use of Pesticides and Achieving Self Reliance in Petrochemical Industry.
The Minister also launched the brochure of 2nd Edition of the Summit on “Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India” . The event will be organised by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in association with FICCI from 25th November to 26th November 2021 in New Delhi.
Leading players of the Chemical, Petrochemical and Crop Protection industry shared their views on the key issues of the sector like Trade Tariff, Environment issues, duty Drawback, Crop Protection registration, R&D and Technology to make India Self Reliant to be recognised as a global manufacturing hub of chemicals & petrochemicals. The Minister heard all the concerns and recommendations which were briefed by the industry.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and FICCI were present in the event.
Ministry of Railways
SER observes Mahaparinirwan Diwas
Kolkata, December 06, 2018
South Eastern Railway  observed the 63rd Mahaparinirwan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at its Headquarters at Garden Reach in Kolkata today.
Sri Anirban Datta, Addl. General Manager, South Eastern Railway paid floral tribute to the Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The Principal Head of the Departments along with other Senior Railway officers and staff of members paid homage to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
Mahaparinirwan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was also observed at four Divisional offices of Adra, Kharagpur, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Innovative solutions required for all aspects of business and Industry: Piyush Goyal
Continuous dialogue between government and industry necessary for India growth story: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and industry minister addresses 92nd AGM of FICCI
Continuous dialogue between Government and industry is very essential in order to come up with innovative solutions to get over road blocks and concerns of the industry said Union Minister for Commerce and Industry & Railways, Piyush Goyal in New Delhi today.
He was speaking at the 92nd AGM and annual business convention of FICCI. Speaking on the subject of the Roadmap for India to a 5 trillion-dollar economy the Commerce and Industry Minister said that the need of the hour is to not only solve issues that concern individual industry but deal with the root cause of the problem and put in place sustainable solutions that will create a better business environment for all of industry to flourish. It may be the smallest of issues or huge road blocks but Indian industry must help the Government to navigate through all of these in order to take forward the India growth story.
He urged industry to not only look for innovative solutions to problems but to also invest in innovations in every aspect of business and industry so that the competitive edge of industry is improved. Compared to other countries India’s investment in R&D is a fraction of India’s GDP, it has remained constant at around 0.6% to 0.7% of India’s GDP. This is below the expenditure of countries like the US , China , Israel  and Korea  informed the Minister and there is need for Government and industry to invest more in R&D.
Commerce and Industry Minister stated that Government is ready to give all support to industry in every aspect of their business for which efforts are being made to implement systemic solutions that will reduce litigation, fast track patent registration, fast track trade remedial measures and improve the regulatory environment.
He further said that as Commerce Minister he has initiated review of the Free Trade Agreements with countries and the Ministry is examining the non-tariff barriers that countries put in place in order to hinder exports from India.
Commerce and Industry Minister complimented FICCI for serving the Indian Industry for 90 years and acting as a bridge between the Government and Industry and helping to take the India growth story forward.
Ministry of Defence
Felicitation of Sportsmen of Western Air Command
Headquarter Western Air Command organised an event to felicitate sportsmen for their outstanding performance in Air Force Championship. During the event, Air Marshal C Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Air Command felicitated the sportsmen and also gave away Rs 12 lakh to medal winners and their teams. The event was also attended by the other senior and various sportsmen of Western Air Command.
Western Air Command organizes various sports events throughout the year with an aim to inculcate sportsmanship amongst air warriors. Inter Area and Air Force Championships are such events wherein the hidden talents are identified in order to nurture them to perform at higher levels. From time to time, many air warriors have proved their mettle in Air Force Championships and subsequently represented Air Force in Services and also participated in various events at national and international events.
In the recently concluded Air Force Championship 2018-19, air warriors from Western Air Command have performed exceedingly well. Out of the 18 events, Western Air Command stood 1st in three events, 2nd in eight events and 3rd in four events. The sportsmen of Western Air Command have bagged 25 Gold, 18 Silver and 12 bronze medals.
Apart from Air Force Championship, the air warriors have also participated in various international events and have brought laurels to the nation. Recently, Sergeant S Rizvi won gold in ISSF World Cup held in Mexico, Sergeant Deepak won silver in Asian Games 2018 held in Jakarta, Junior Warrant Officer Ravi Kumar won bronze in Common Wealth Games 2018 and Leading Aircraftsman Gaurav Rana won bronze in ISSF World Cup held in South Korea.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sufficient foodgrains stock with Food Corporation of India to meet requirements of and PMGKAY VII, NFSA, other schemes: Centre
FCI to have food grains stock more than the buffer norm as on 01.04.2023
Food Corporation of India  has sufficient stock of foodgrains to meet the requirement of NFSA, other schemes and additional requirement of PMGKAY. As on date, FCI has approximately 232 LMT of wheat and 209 LMT rice in the Central pool.
Even after meeting requirement of stock under NFSA, other welfare schemes and PMGKAY phase VII, as on 1st of April 2023, FCI will be having stock comfortably more than the buffer norms. It is estimated that as on 1st of April 2023, approximately 113 LMT wheat and 236 LMT rice will be available in the central pool after meeting all the requirements, against the buffer norms of 75 LMT of wheat and 136 LMT of rice.
FCI is fully geared to meet the additional requirement for PMGKAY and movement of stock will be expedited from surplus to deficit regions to supply food grain in all areas of the country.
Under PMGKAY phase VII  a total quantity of 119.62 LMT foodgrains  is to be distributed during Oct 2022 to Dec 2022 among 79.75 crore beneficiaries covered under NFSA free of cost.
In pursuance to the pro people announcement made by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in 2021 and successful implementation of additional food security in PMGKAY, Govt. of India has extended PMGKAY VII for a further period of 3 months from Oct 2022 to Dec 2022.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Registration Process for Vintage Motor Vehicles formalized
Ministerof Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has saidwith an aim to preserve and promote the heritage of vintage vehicles, the registration process of Vintage Motor Vehicles has been formalized.In a tweet he said with no existing rules for regulating the process of registration across different states, the new rules shall provide a hassle-free process along with salient features such as retention of old number for already registered vehicles and a “VA” series  for fresh registrations.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended CMVR 1989, formalising the registration process of vintage motor vehicles. This is aimed at preserving and promoting the heritage of old vehicles in India.
Salient Features
- All 2/4 wheelers, 50+ years old, maintained in their original form and which have not undergone any substantial overhaul, shall be defined as Vintage Motor Vehicles.
- Application for registration/re-registration shall be made as per Form 20 and shall be accompanied by an insurance policy, fee, bill of Entry in case of imported vehicles, and old RC in case of an already registered vehicle in India.
- The State Registering Authority shall issue a certificate of registration as per Form 23A, within 60 days.
- Vehicles already registered can retain their original Registration Mark. However, for fresh registration, registration mark will be assigned as “XX VA YY”, where VA stands for vintage, XX stands for State Code, YY will be a two-letter series and “8” is a number from 0001 to 9999 allotted by the State Registering Authority.
- Fees for a new registration – Rs. 20,000 and subsequent re-registration – Rs. 5,000.
- Vintage motor vehicles shall not be driven on roads for regular/commercial purposes.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves Proposed Combination in acquisition of 100% equity interest and joint control in Virtusa Corporation by Austin HoldCo., GIC Investor and CPPIB Investor
The Competition Commission of India  approves the Proposed Combination relating to the acquisition of 100% equity interest and joint control in Virtusa Corporation by Austin HoldCo., GIC Investor and CPPIB Investor.
The Proposed Combination relates to the acquisition of 100% equity interest and joint control in Virtusa Corporation  by Baring Private Equity Asia  , Atago Investment Pte Ltd.  and CPP Investment Board Private Holdings  Inc. .
Austin HoldCo is a company incorporated in Delaware. It is presently not engaged in any business activity. BPEA is an international private equity firm with a focus on private equity investments in Asia.
GIC Investor is wholly-owned by Apstar Investment Pte Ltd, which in turn is wholly-owned by GIC  Private Limited. GIC Investor is a special purpose vehicle organized as a private limited company in Singapore that is part of a group of investment holding companies managed by GIC Special Investments Private Limited.
CPPIB Investor is a Canadian corporation and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. It is an investment holding company and invests in a diversified portfolio of assets.
Virtusa is a global information technology services company. Virtusa, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the provision of IT services, including application outsourcing services, business and IT consulting services, technology implementation services, systems integration, digital engineering, cloud solutions, etc., in India.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.